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Mechanic / Maintenance Operator

Valmet · Neenah, WI · Full time

Posted Aug 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience assembling or taking apart bearings and housings.

What they are checking: Whether they have the mechanical aptitude to repair heavy paper machine rolls.

This is a rotating shift position. How do you manage changing schedules?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably work rotating shifts without it hurting attendance or focus.

Tell me about a time you fixed a machine problem that others could not figure out.

What they are checking: Whether they troubleshoot patiently and think through problems step by step.

What would you do

You find a part that looks worn but is not on the repair order. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report findings so the customer can decide, rather than ignoring or fixing without approval.

You are unsure how to do a step and your lead is busy. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they ask for help rather than guessing on costly customer equipment.

About the work

How do you remove and install a bearing without damaging it or the shaft?

What they are checking: Whether they know proper methods like heating and pullers instead of forcing parts.

How do you use a blueprint or a manufacturer's manual to check how something goes together?

What they are checking: Whether they work from documentation rather than guessing on expensive equipment.

Have you done any light machining? What machines have you used?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle the light machining the job includes.

Why is it important to record parts used and time spent on each job?

What they are checking: Whether they understand accurate records affect customer billing and job tracking.

How do you stay safe when lifting and moving heavy rolls and components?

What they are checking: Whether they know rigging and crane safety around very heavy equipment.

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The full job description

As published by Valmet.

Are you a self-driven professional who excels at mechanical work in the maintenance industry? Deciding on your next employer is not a decision to be made lightly. But if you want to work on the front lines of development, shaping the field as you go, keep reading to see what we have to offer! Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations. Apply your expertise as a Mechanical Assembler in Neenah, WI. Expectations As a Mechanical Assembler at Valmet you will work to assembly and disassemble mechanical roll equipment for the paper industry. Having a strong mechanical aptitude will ensure success for this position. This a is rotating shift position. Primary duties will include: • Assembly / Disassembly of bearings, housings and water cooling apparatus to make repairs. • Repair and maintain the operating condition of industrial production equipment. • Record parts and materials used as well as prepare time and production records as required. • Read blueprints and manufacturers’ manuals to determine correct installation and operation of machinery. • Light Machining. To succeed in this role you will need High school diploma or general education degree (GED) along with strong mechanical aptitude. Starting pay at $32.73 an hour! We offer We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a 401k as well as company-funded pension. Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment physical and drug screen. Additional Information Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best. At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people. To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online. When everything works together Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. With 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Our commitment to moving our customer’s performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork. Join the team! www.valmet.com/careers #Li-Onsite

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